Safety Data Sheet. SECTION 1: Identification. SECTION 2: Hazard identification

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Safety Data Sheet

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Document Group: 34-6763-6 Version Number: 1.00

Issue Date: 06/01/15 Supercedes Date: Initial Issue

SECTION 1: Identification

1.1. Product identifier

3M K Agar

Product Identification Numbers

70-2007-8900-9

1.2. Recommended use and restrictions on use

Recommended use

For microbiological testing.

1.3. Supplier’s details

MANUFACTURER: 3M

DIVISION: Food Safety Department

ADDRESS: 3M Center, St. Paul, MN 55144-1000, USA

Telephone: 1-888-3M HELPS (1-888-364-3577)

1.4. Emergency telephone number

1-800-364-3577 or (651) 737-6501 (24 hours)

SECTION 2: Hazard identification

2.1. Hazard classification

Not classified as hazardous according to OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.

2.2. Label elements Signal word Not applicable. Symbols Not applicable. Pictograms Not applicable.

2.3. Hazards not otherwise classified

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SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

Ingredient C.A.S. No. % by Wt

Agar 9002-18-0 60 - 70

Meat peptone 91079-38-8 20 - 30

Yeast Extract 8013-01-2 10 - 20

Dextrose 50-99-7 1 - 10

Tween 80 9005-65-6 1 - 10

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures

Inhalation:

Remove person to fresh air. If you feel unwell, get medical attention.

Skin Contact:

Wash with soap and water. If signs/symptoms develop, get medical attention.

Eye Contact:

Flush with large amounts of water. Remove contact lenses if easy to do. Continue rinsing. If signs/symptoms persist, get medical attention.

If Swallowed:

Rinse mouth. If you feel unwell, get medical attention.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

See Section 11.1. Information on toxicological effects.

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment required

Not applicable.

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures

5.1. Suitable extinguishing media

In case of fire: Use a fire fighting agent suitable for ordinary combustible material such as water or foam to extinguish.

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

None inherent in this product.

5.3. Special protective actions for fire-fighters

No special protective actions for fire-fighters are anticipated.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Evacuate area. Ventilate the area with fresh air. For large spill, or spills in confined spaces, provide mechanical ventilation to disperse or exhaust vapors, in accordance with good industrial hygiene practice. Observe precautions from other sections.

6.2. Environmental precautions

Avoid release to the environment.

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Collect as much of the spilled material as possible. Use wet sweeping compound or water to avoid dusting. Sweep up. Place in a closed container approved for transportation by appropriate authorities. Clean up residue. Dispose of collected material as soon as possible.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash thoroughly after handling.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage including any incompatibilities

No special storage requirements.

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1. Control parameters

Occupational exposure limits

No occupational exposure limit values exist for any of the components listed in Section 3 of this SDS.

8.2. Exposure controls

8.2.1. Engineering controls

Use in a well-ventilated area.

8.2.2. Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Eye/face protection

Select and use eye/face protection to prevent contact based on the results of an exposure assessment. The following eye/face protection(s) are recommended:

Safety Glasses with side shields

Skin/hand protection

No chemical protective gloves are required.

Respiratory protection

An exposure assessment may be needed to decide if a respirator is required. If a respirator is needed, use respirators as part of a full respiratory protection program. Based on the results of the exposure assessment, select from the following respirator type(s) to reduce inhalation exposure:

Half facepiece or full facepiece air-purifying respirator suitable for particulates

For questions about suitability for a specific application, consult with your respirator manufacturer.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties General Physical Form: Solid

Specific Physical Form: Powder

Odor, Color, Grade: Beige powder

Odor threshold No Data Available

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Melting point No Data Available

Boiling Point No Data Available

Flash Point No flash point

Evaporation rate No Data Available

Flammability (solid, gas) Not Classified

Flammable Limits(LEL) No Data Available

Flammable Limits(UEL) No Data Available

Vapor Pressure No Data Available

Vapor Density No Data Available

Density No Data Available

Specific Gravity No Data Available

Solubility in Water Complete

Solubility- non-water Complete

Partition coefficient: n-octanol/ water No Data Available

Autoignition temperature No Data Available

Decomposition temperature No Data Available

Viscosity No Data Available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity

This material is considered to be non reactive under normal use conditions.

10.2. Chemical stability

Stable.

10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions

Hazardous polymerization will not occur.

10.4. Conditions to avoid

None known.

10.5. Incompatible materials

None known.

10.6. Hazardous decomposition products

Substance Condition

None known.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

The information below may not be consistent with the material classification in Section 2 if specific ingredient classifications are mandated by a competent authority. In addition, toxicological data on ingredients may not be reflected in the material classification and/or the signs and symptoms of exposure, because an ingredient may be present below the threshold for labeling, an ingredient may not be available for exposure, or the data may not be relevant to the material as a whole.

11.1. Information on Toxicological effects

Signs and Symptoms of Exposure

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Inhalation:

Respiratory Tract Irritation: Signs/symptoms may include cough, sneezing, nasal discharge, headache, hoarseness, and nose and throat pain.

Skin Contact:

Mechanical Skin irritation: Signs/symptoms may include abrasion, redness, pain, and itching.

Eye Contact:

Mechanical eye irritation: Signs/symptoms may include pain, redness, tearing and corneal abrasion.

Ingestion:

Gastrointestinal Irritation: Signs/symptoms may include abdominal pain, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Toxicological Data

If a component is disclosed in section 3 but does not appear in a table below, either no data are available for that endpoint or the data are not sufficient for classification.

Acute Toxicity

Name Route Species Value

Overall product Ingestion No data available; calculated ATE > 5,000 mg/kg

Agar Ingestion Rat LD50 11,400 mg/kg

Tween 80 Ingestion Rat LD50 > 38,000 mg/kg

ATE = acute toxicity estimate

Skin Corrosion/Irritation

For the component/components, either no data are currently available or the data are not sufficient for classification.

Serious Eye Damage/Irritation

Skin Sensitization

Respiratory Sensitization

Germ Cell Mutagenicity

Carcinogenicity

Reproductive Toxicity

Reproductive and/or Developmental Effects

Target Organ(s)

Specific Target Organ Toxicity - single exposure

Specific Target Organ Toxicity - repeated exposure

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Aspiration Hazard

Please contact the address or phone number listed on the first page of the SDS for additional toxicological information on this material and/or its components.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

Ecotoxicological information

Please contact the address or phone number listed on the first page of the SDS for additional ecotoxicological information on this material and/or its components.

Chemical fate information

Please contact the address or phone number listed on the first page of the SDS for additional chemical fate information on this material and/or its components.

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1. Disposal methods

Dispose of contents/ container in accordance with the local/regional/national/international regulations.

Prior to disposal, consult all applicable authorities and regulations to insure proper classification. Dispose of waste product in a permitted industrial waste facility. As a disposal alternative, incinerate in a permitted waste incineration facility. Proper destruction may require the use of additional fuel during incineration processes. If no other disposal options are available, waste product may be placed in a landfill properly designed for industrial waste.

EPA Hazardous Waste Number (RCRA): Not regulated

SECTION 14: Transport Information

For Transport Information, please visit http://3M.com/Transportinfoor call 1-800-364-3577 or 651-737-6501.

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1. US Federal Regulations

Contact 3M for more information.

311/312 Hazard Categories:

Fire Hazard - No Pressure Hazard - No Reactivity Hazard - No Immediate Hazard - No Delayed Hazard - No

15.2. State Regulations

15.3. Chemical Inventories

15.4. International Regulations

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SECTION 16: Other information

NFPA Hazard Classification

Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Instability: 0 Special Hazards: None

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) hazard ratings are designed for use by emergency response personnel to address the hazards that are presented by short-term, acute exposure to a material under conditions of fire, spill, or similar

emergencies. Hazard ratings are primarily based on the inherent physical and toxic properties of the material but also include the toxic properties of combustion or decomposition products that are known to be generated in significant quantities.

Document Group: 34-6763-6 Version Number: 1.00

Issue Date: 06/01/15 Supercedes Date: Initial Issue

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